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Weekend Bar Crawl

Looking to relieve some stress? Tired of being cooped up inside? Get out and experience the Muncie nightlife, but here’s how to save a few bucks. Savage’s Ale House Friday $1 off Random Rotator Saturday $1 off Upland Draft Sunday $1 off Founders Brewery The Locker Room Friday $3 U-Calls $10 Redd’s buckets $6 Red Bull vodka pitcher $8 Captain pitchers Saturday $3 Whiskey U-Calls $3.50 Vegas Bombs $2.50 Coronas $10 Domestic buckets $3 Long Island Iced Teas Sunday $2 Wells $5 Domestic pitcher $5 Premium Mini pitcher $1 Locker Room pints Scotty’s Brewhouse Friday $20 101-ounce Domestic table top taps $25 101-ounce Thr3e Wise Men table top taps Saturday $6 48-ounce Lime-A-Rita and Straw-Ber-Rita pitchers $20 101-ounce Domestic table top taps $25 101-ounce Thr3e Wise Men table top taps $6 Thr3e Wise Men bullet fills $10 Thr3e Wise Men growler fills Sunday $2.50 Thr3e Wise men pints $6 48-ounce Lime-A-Rita and Straw-Ber-Rita pitchers Dill Street Grill and Bar Friday Penny pitchers Saturday Long Island Iced Tea pitchers and Well pitchers No cover



USA

Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics

Feb. 9: Jamie Anderson takes gold in debut of slopestyle in the Olympics As she so often does, Jaime Anderson made things look beautiful again. The world’s most consistent rider came through big under a huge amount of pressure — “I was freaking out,” she said — riding clean on the rails and stomping down three high-flying jumps on her second, and make-or-break, trip down the mountain.


Emily Probst, Ball State University Dance Marathon president, poses with a BSUDM sign outside of

Dance Marathon president prepares for major fundraiser

Last year, Ball State University Dance Marathon raised almost $200,000 for Riley Children’s Foundation. For the BSUDM president, raising this much money and awareness has become her life. Emily Probst, a junior child life specialist major, said she has spent around 140 hours in meetings this school year. The meetings plan various fundraising events the group sponsors, including the annual dance that starts at 2 p.m. Saturday and lasts for 12 hours.


Nick Wilkey, presidential nominee of Cardinal Connections

Presidential nominees prepare for one-on-one debate

Presidential nominees will face off tonight in the final debate of student government election season. Nick Wilkey, Cardinal Connection presidential nominee, will debate against Jes Wade, Empower presidential candidate, at the presidential debate at 7 p.m.


Student Government Association passes legislation on midterm evaluations, Blackboard

Midterm Course Evaluation Expansion • Senator James Wells and President Pro Tempore Jack Hesser authored this legislation • Recommends the university encourages students to use midterm course evaluations • Students will have the option to complete midterm course evaluations for every course • Those evaluations will be sent directly to the professor, who could make adjustments to their teaching style Blackboard Testing Labs • Wells authored this legislation • Encourages the university to continue using walk-in testing labs and to continue phasing out inQsit in favor of Blackboard tests



Your community bulletin board:

TODAY “Think You Know Social? – How Social Media is Changing Marketing Strategy” Ball State alumni Jeffrey Cohen, Chris Ulm and Jenny Yarbrough will discuss social media as part of the Miller College of Business’ Dialogue Days.



	A car caught fire at the corner of Light Street and Riverside Avenue Tuesday night. NEWSLINK PHOTO ROBERT CONNETT

Jimmy Johns driver's car engulfed in flames

A car caught fire Tuesday night after engine troubles stopped a Jimmy Johns driver. Fire officials said a driver experienced engine problems at the stoplight and went as far the corner of Light Street and Riverside Avenue.


Ball State alumnus prepares for four-month Mars simulation

A 60-year-old Ball State alumnus will experience a simulation of life on Mars, and he’s bringing some fourth-grade students along for the ride. Ron Williams, director of the neuropsychology department at the Fort Wayne Neurological Center, and five other scientists from around the world will join together as an astronaut crew March 21 to simulate life on Mars. This is in conjunction with the University of Hawaii as part of its Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation program.



Senior center Majok Majok attempts to shoot a layup in the game against Buffalo on Jan. 23 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals will face the Bulls again Feb. 5. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Cardinals look for first road win

After enduring a winless three-game home stand, Ball State embarks north for a road trip to try and reverse its fortunes. The significance of one win holds power for the 4-19 Cardinals as the team looks to defeat the 8-16 Central Michigan Chippewas.


Sophomore outside attacker Marcin Niemczewski and senior middle attacker Kevin Owens go up for a block in the second set against McKendree on Jan. 24 at Worthen Arena. Owens has had 16 total blocks in this season, second on the team. DN FILE PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: 5 SETS

Five things to know before Ball State faces Loyola. 1. Ball State’s Marcin Niemczewski’s performance could go a long way in effecting the outcome of Thursday’s match.


WCRD: Music line-up

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Ball State and Avon High School Brass Ensemble at Sursa Hall 10 p.m. to midnight Blue Sky Carnival Band: Band in Residence at Be Here Now 8 p.m.


Three-man band Old Habits seek to speak to next generation

Fresh on the Muncie music scene, Old Habits rings in the funk of a new generation. Guitar player and vocalist Joe Trinite, bass player and backup vocalist Jared Sullivan and drummer Sam Gordon found their common ground to share their talents on Ball State’s campus.


BSUDM doubled single-day fundraiser goal

Members of Ball State University Dance Marathon doubled their goal during a fundraiser Tuesday. The group, which raises money to donate to Riley Hospital for Children, raised $15,090.03 in 24 hours. During the fundraising event, the Facebook page for the organization posted videos every hour that showed people who have benefited from the services of Riley Hospital.